Photo: Dick Thompson Sandian / CC BY-SA 2.0About Lake Louise Ski Resort
Lake Louise Ski Resort is a ski resort in Alberta, Canada. It offers 3,250 feet of vertical drop, 4,200 skiable acres, 170 marked runs, served by 13 lifts. Lake Louise's official media kit says Temple Lodge was built in 1938 for backcountry skiers and the first mechanized lift was installed in 1953. The Locke family later became closely identified with ownership and operation of the resort. The resort describes its terrain as three mountains and five faces, with more than 4,200 acres and ability-level terrain accessible from many lifts.
Why Visit Lake Louise Ski Resort?
- 170 runs with 3,251ft of vertical drop
- Average annual snowfall of 142"
- 4,200 skiable acres with terrain for all ability levels
- 13 lifts including gondola, chairlift, surface
Where to Stay
Live prices for hotels, condos and homes near Lake Louise Ski Resort, plus places we’ve researched.
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Mountain Statistics
8,652ft
Summit Elevation
2,637m
5,400ft
Base Elevation
1,646m
3,251ft
Vertical Drop
991m
4,200 acres
Skiable Area
1,699.68 ha
170
Total Runs
5.0mi
Longest Run
8.05km
13
Lifts
142"
Avg. Snowfall
360cm annually
How Lake Louise Ski Resort compares
Terrain Breakdown
25%
45%
30%
●Beginner
25% of trails
■Intermediate
45% of trails
◆Advanced / Expert
30% of trails
Trail Map
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Season & Operating Hours
Last season (2025–26)
Opening DayNovember 7, 2025
Closing DayMay 11, 2026
Status Closed for the season
This season’s dates are set by the resort — check its official site for opening day.
Getting to Lake Louise Ski Resort
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Lake Louise Ski Resort is in Alberta, Canada. Tap the button below for turn-by-turn directions from where you are.
Get DirectionsGPS Coordinates
Latitude51.4414
Longitude-116.1523
RegionAlberta, Canada
Lift Tickets
The rest of your Lake Louise Ski Resort trip — for lodging, see Where to Stay above.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Opening and closing dates are set by the resort each season, so check its official site for this year's dates. Lake Louise Ski Resort averages 142" of snowfall a year.
Lake Louise Ski Resort rates 25% of its terrain as beginner, across 170 marked runs. Check the resort's site for its ski school and learning areas.
Lake Louise Ski Resort averages 142" of snowfall a season, with a summit elevation of 8,652 ft.
Lake Louise Ski Resort is located in Alberta, Canada. Use the "Get Directions" button at the top of this page for turn-by-turn directions from where you are. GPS coordinates: 51.4414, -116.1523.
The Where to Stay section near the top of this page shows live prices for hotels, condos and vacation rentals around Lake Louise Ski Resort, plus any places we've researched.
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